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Old Mon Mar 27, 2017, 09:22am
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA View Post
I simply stand next to the catcher, brush in hand and tell them to get rid of the ball or that's enough. Once the catcher releases the ball, I step in and brush the plate (and for those who are thinking, "but what if the plate isn't dirty") EVERY time.
I find I can control catchers without brushing anything.

A National Tourney UIC told us not to use up time brushing anything not dirty.
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